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Continue to Socialize Via Virtual Happy Hour

People are giving new meaning to the term BYOB! Raising a virtual glass is taking off as people are discouraged from gathering in large groups. Friends and co-workers are instead turning to video chat happy hours to socialize and take a break from nonstop news. Folks say it helps give them a breather while they talk about other things.  

Hallmark Channel Providing Cheerful Entertainment

The Hallmark channel is stepping up to help provide some cheerful entertainment. A special Christmas movie marathon is scheduled for this weekend. It starts on Friday at noon and ends on Sunday, at 6 p.m. hallmark will air 27 original “Countdown to Christmas” films including “A Christmas Detour”… “Christmas in Rome”…and more!

Happy First Day of Spring!

Today is the vernal equinox, which marks the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere and the first day of fall in the southern. This is the earliest spring in 124 years. not because of anything the groundhog predicted, though. It all has to do with leap days and daylight saving time.

New Trend Online is Playing Tic-Tac-Toe With Your Pet

The latest trend on social media is to play tic-tac-toe with your pets! If you’re wondering how it could possibly be competitive…it’s not. The human always wins. But, the videos are blowing up online. First, you draw a tic-tac-toe board on a piece of paper, and add an “x.” Then you show it to your pet, and let them smell…

Man Honors Wife of 67 Years Outside Nursing Home

An elderly couple was unable to celebrate their 67 year anniversary so the husband got creative. He showed up outside his wife’s nursing home, where she’s been quarantined, with a glittery homemade sign and balloons. The man said he spent a week perfecting the poster that is decorated with a big red heart and reads “I’ve loved you 67 years…

How Long It Takes to Get a Perfect Selfie

The average person spends 20 minutes taking and editing selfies before they have one that’s good enough to post. One in three people experiment with angles, one in four have to tinker with lighting and one in ten use apps to edit their photos to make them look better. One in eight people say they will never post a candid…

Tips for Coping With Social Isolation While Quarantined

We know to wash our hands and practice social distancing to protect our physical health but, what do you do about mental health? Here are some ways to cope with social isolation. Some healthy ways to cope are continuing to eat healthy and engaging in physical activity. Go for walks and do at home workouts. Keep up with family and…